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El Cactus

Châteauguay
4.4$$
OPEN5 pm - 9 pm
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El Cactus Châteauguay Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Our intimate family restaurant El Cactus brings Mexico to you. Whether it is for supper or just for trying one of our delicious exotic cocktails, you will find that our terrace on the riverside is the place to be on hot summer days

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Reviews for El Cactus

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on Google4.4 (900+)
*as of 2026-04-15
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68%
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Review Summary

Overall, El Cactus draws attention for flavorful Mexican dishes, generous portions, and a lively, friendly atmosphere, with a riverfront terrace and margaritas that many reviewers enjoy. The experience is varied, though, with some visits marked by long waits for food and some concerns about value when prices rise or tortillas are charged separately. Dishes like nachos, enchiladas, tacos and churros are frequently praised for authenticity and tastiness, while a few reviews note inconsistencies or changes in quality since changes in ownership. The staff is repeatedly described as approachable and attentive, and the setting is often highlighted as a charming, scenic spot worth returning to, despite occasional busy periods and mixed reliability.
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Came for tapas sunday & they stoped doing tapas. Very disapointing . Bring em back please

May 11, 2025
on Google

Great service, nice music, good cocktails. We stopped here just as a random pick on the road, but we were really impressed with the yummy food & cocktails. The Sunday menu is a set menu tapas style, highly recommended 👌

Jun 10, 2024
on Google

Peut etre suis je dans les patates, mais payer un peu plus de 4 fois le prix dune bouteille, ca me semble cher. Tout ce qui touche la déco est superbe :) Notre serveuse était tres gentille & on n'a manqué de rien Jetais décue quil ny ai pas de soupe, mais jai pris un tapas à 22$ qui etait délicieux...mais minuscule. Qqn avac un appétit normal en mangerait certainement 3 ou 4

May 8, 2024
on Google

Our first time here was during their Sunday Tapas. I would have preferred to go on a regular night because I don't think some of the things they served were worth it.

Dec 21, 2023
on Google
Madame M.
2 Reviews
5.0

Un petit restaurant qui cache bien des trésors ! L'endroit est chaleureux, décor typique très coloré & de bon goût, musique qui nous transporte directement sur la plage au Mexique...on se sent réellement en vacances....belle terrasse, les boissons sont goûteuses & généreuses pour un bon prix (comme les plats), les employé(e)s sont dynamiques & on sent qu'ils aiment leur travail...& la nourriture est exquise.....il y beaucoup de goût, d'amour, l'assaisonnement est parfait, saveurs diverses qu'on prend plaisir à découvrir....nous allons presque tous les dimanches pour la soirée Tapas & nous arrivons tôt puisque le resto se remplit rapidement !

Oct 7, 2016
5.0

Restaurant typique mexicain ! Super menu qui change souvent alors on ne se tanne jamais d'y aller ! Les dimanche c'est les tapas a 8 pour 20 $ c'est juste tellemebt excellent !! Un de mes resto préféré & je suis assez difficile . A essayer absolument !

Sep 17, 2016